Audi tt as second car

[Keelanv]

I’m coming up to 1 years no claims, and I’ve been saving my money for a sports car (boxster 986, mr2, z4, slk, etc). However after getting many opinions I was told that a tt would be the best one to go for (mark 2). I’m wondering if anyone would roughly be able to tell me about the car, reliability, insurance prices, speed, etc. I wanted quite a fast car but the tt only has 170-200 bhp. Is this quick enough?

[mcflurry]

For a track, autobahn or 30mph residential street

[Dingu]

With the insurance point you are best running some quotes through a comparison site to get ballpark prices bespoke to you rather than relying on others prices.

[Silvanus]

Keelanv said:

I’m coming up to 1 years no claims, and I’ve been saving my money for a sports car (boxster 986, mr2, z4, slk, etc). However after getting many opinions I was told that a tt would be the best one to go for (mark 2). I’m wondering if anyone would roughly be able to tell me about the car, reliability, insurance prices, speed, etc. I wanted quite a fast car but the tt only has 170-200 bhp. Is this quick enough?

Despite what many will tell you, Audi TTs are great cars, the early models weren't the best handling cars but that improved through the generations. However one thing they aren't (with the exception of the RS) is a sports car. They are Coupes, more of a hot hatch in a fancy frock, with a very well designed interior.

If you give an indication of your budget and what you want from the car, I'm sure PHers will offer up some advice.

[parabolica]

Keelanv said:

I’m coming up to 1 years no claims, and I’ve been saving my money for a sports car (boxster 986, mr2, z4, slk, etc). However after getting many opinions I was told that a tt would be the best one to go for (mark 2). I’m wondering if anyone would roughly be able to tell me about the car, reliability, insurance prices, speed, etc. I wanted quite a fast car but the tt only has 170-200 bhp. Is this quick enough?

Quick enough for what? What are you comparing it to? The TFSI and TDI engines are decent enough for what they are, but I wouldn't call them fast. Even the V6 gives a decent punch but I still wouldn't call it fast. For 'fast' I'd be looking at the TTS, TTRS etc. Compared to the 986 for example, the Porsche will feel faster than pretty much everything else in this class. I'd say the TT, Z4, SLK are much of a muchness, although with the Audi you get the option of 4wd, if that's important to you.

ETA for reference I have a Z4 - a 3l convertible - and I looked at the TT and 986s before I made my choice; all 3 were decent but I always like the Z4 design so decided to scratch that itch.

Edited by parabolica on Tuesday 12th September 13:10

[RedAndy]

do you want to DRIVE or pose, or just run a "nice car"?

imho you run a TT/MX5/Z4 if you can only have one car - Its better than "just a golf", but isnt special special.

If you are lucky enough to have a second car, You aren't constrained by commuting needs, or carrying shopping cos you have your main car to do that. then go a little more extreme/flashy/focused. Elise/Boxster, or something modified to go a lot faster - eg a supercharged MX5, or a kit car.

[s94wht]

Who did you get your opinions from? A second-hand car salesman with a ratty old TT to shift?

[TheOctaneAddict]

TT ain't a sportscar, its a golf in a nice body, see also VW Scirocco.

Get an MX5, it should be cheap to buy, insure and run.

[Keelanv]

Silvanus said:

Keelanv said:

I’m coming up to 1 years no claims, and I’ve been saving my money for a sports car (boxster 986, mr2, z4, slk, etc). However after getting many opinions I was told that a tt would be the best one to go for (mark 2). I’m wondering if anyone would roughly be able to tell me about the car, reliability, insurance prices, speed, etc. I wanted quite a fast car but the tt only has 170-200 bhp. Is this quick enough?

Despite what many will tell you, Audi TTs are great cars, the early models weren't the best handling cars but that improved through the generations. However one thing they aren't (with the exception of the RS) is a sports car. They are Coupes, more of a hot hatch in a fancy frock, with a very well designed interior.

If you give an indication of your budget and what you want from the car, I'm sure PHers will offer up some advice.

My budgets about 5 grand. Thank you for helping, as much as the aren’t flat out sports cars I really like the look of them and was told they’re great cars to drive. I’m looking for a car that is great to drive and decent looking.

[Keelanv]

parabolica said:

Keelanv said:

I’m coming up to 1 years no claims, and I’ve been saving my money for a sports car (boxster 986, mr2, z4, slk, etc). However after getting many opinions I was told that a tt would be the best one to go for (mark 2). I’m wondering if anyone would roughly be able to tell me about the car, reliability, insurance prices, speed, etc. I wanted quite a fast car but the tt only has 170-200 bhp. Is this quick enough?

Quick enough for what? What are you comparing it to? The TFSI and TDI engines are decent enough for what they are, but I wouldn't call them fast. Even the V6 gives a decent punch but I still wouldn't call it fast. For 'fast' I'd be looking at the TTS, TTRS etc. Compared to the 986 for example, the Porsche will feel faster than pretty much everything else in this class. I'd say the TT, Z4, SLK are much of a muchness, although with the Audi you get the option of 4wd, if that's important to you.

ETA for reference I have a Z4 - a 3l convertible - and I looked at the TT and 986s before I made my choice; all 3 were decent but I always like the Z4 design so decided to scratch that itch.

Edited by parabolica on Tuesday 12th September 13:10

Quick enough for an 18 year old essentially. My first car is a 93 bhp 2009 mini one. Essentially what I’m asking for is cars that will feel like a big step up in terms of looks and ability for a decent price (5 grand give or take)

[hammo19]

Keelanv said:

parabolica said:

Keelanv said:

I’m coming up to 1 years no claims, and I’ve been saving my money for a sports car (boxster 986, mr2, z4, slk, etc). However after getting many opinions I was told that a tt would be the best one to go for (mark 2). I’m wondering if anyone would roughly be able to tell me about the car, reliability, insurance prices, speed, etc. I wanted quite a fast car but the tt only has 170-200 bhp. Is this quick enough?

Quick enough for what? What are you comparing it to? The TFSI and TDI engines are decent enough for what they are, but I wouldn't call them fast. Even the V6 gives a decent punch but I still wouldn't call it fast. For 'fast' I'd be looking at the TTS, TTRS etc. Compared to the 986 for example, the Porsche will feel faster than pretty much everything else in this class. I'd say the TT, Z4, SLK are much of a muchness, although with the Audi you get the option of 4wd, if that's important to you.

ETA for reference I have a Z4 - a 3l convertible - and I looked at the TT and 986s before I made my choice; all 3 were decent but I always like the Z4 design so decided to scratch that itch.

Edited by parabolica on Tuesday 12th September 13:10

Quick enough for an 18 year old essentially. My first car is a 93 bhp 2009 mini one. Essentially what I’m asking for is cars that will feel like a big step up in terms of looks and ability for a decent price (5 grand give or take)

Get a Mini Cooper S then…

[Silvanus]

Keelanv said:

My budgets about 5 grand. Thank you for helping, as much as the aren’t flat out sports cars I really like the look of them and was told they’re great cars to drive. I’m looking for a car that is great to drive and decent looking.

Totally agree, the Mk1 TT is a great looking car and has a lovely interior. It's probably the least sporty of all the TTs and not particularly quick. It doesn't handle badly, but it's definitely no sports car, probably falls short of a hot hatch in the handling department.

If you want the feel of a sports car I'd look elsewhere, but if you want a good looking coupe or convertible that's quicker than a usual family car, then there's loads of options to chose from.

[Fermit]

Keelanv said:

Quick enough for an 18 year old essentially. My first car is a 93 bhp 2009 mini one. Essentially what I’m asking for is cars that will feel like a big step up in terms of looks and ability for a decent price (5 grand give or take)

I think it's a good enough step up for now, will feel a fair bit quicker. For reference, my first car was a Saxo VTR with 100bhp (made before you were born) then my second car (also made before you were born ) was a Clio 172 Cup, with 172 bhp. It felt manic in comparison, although generally they're a bit of an angry little car (in a good way)

[Keelanv]

Silvanus said:

Keelanv said:

My budgets about 5 grand. Thank you for helping, as much as the aren’t flat out sports cars I really like the look of them and was told they’re great cars to drive. I’m looking for a car that is great to drive and decent looking.

Totally agree, the Mk1 TT is a great looking car and has a lovely interior. It's probably the least sporty of all the TTs and not particularly quick. It doesn't handle badly, but it's definitely no sports car, probably falls short of a hot hatch in the handling department.

If you want the feel of a sports car I'd look elsewhere, but if you want a good looking coupe or convertible that's quicker than a usual family car, then there's loads of options to chose from.

Well I’m currently looking at the mark 2 as it looks quite modern and I’m told they’re very reliable and are great to drive.

[Keelanv]

parabolica said:

Keelanv said:

I’m coming up to 1 years no claims, and I’ve been saving my money for a sports car (boxster 986, mr2, z4, slk, etc). However after getting many opinions I was told that a tt would be the best one to go for (mark 2). I’m wondering if anyone would roughly be able to tell me about the car, reliability, insurance prices, speed, etc. I wanted quite a fast car but the tt only has 170-200 bhp. Is this quick enough?

Quick enough for what? What are you comparing it to? The TFSI and TDI engines are decent enough for what they are, but I wouldn't call them fast. Even the V6 gives a decent punch but I still wouldn't call it fast. For 'fast' I'd be looking at the TTS, TTRS etc. Compared to the 986 for example, the Porsche will feel faster than pretty much everything else in this class. I'd say the TT, Z4, SLK are much of a muchness, although with the Audi you get the option of 4wd, if that's important to you.

ETA for reference I have a Z4 - a 3l convertible - and I looked at the TT and 986s before I made my choice; all 3 were decent but I always like the Z4 design so decided to scratch that itch.

Edited by parabolica on Tuesday 12th September 13:10

I love the look of the z4 but even for the 2.0 it’s group 37 insurance, I’d probably have to sell 2 limbs to insure it. Generally I’m just looking for a car which is a step up from 100hp hatch back. With more of a coupe/convertible style

[Keelanv]

TheOctaneAddict said:

TT ain't a sportscar, its a golf in a nice body, see also VW Scirocco.

Get an MX5, it should be cheap to buy, insure and run.

I love the look of the mx5 but it’s not the quickest, if I had the money at the time I would have taken it as my first car

[Keelanv]

hammo19 said:

Keelanv said:

parabolica said:

Keelanv said:

I’m coming up to 1 years no claims, and I’ve been saving my money for a sports car (boxster 986, mr2, z4, slk, etc). However after getting many opinions I was told that a tt would be the best one to go for (mark 2). I’m wondering if anyone would roughly be able to tell me about the car, reliability, insurance prices, speed, etc. I wanted quite a fast car but the tt only has 170-200 bhp. Is this quick enough?

Quick enough for what? What are you comparing it to? The TFSI and TDI engines are decent enough for what they are, but I wouldn't call them fast. Even the V6 gives a decent punch but I still wouldn't call it fast. For 'fast' I'd be looking at the TTS, TTRS etc. Compared to the 986 for example, the Porsche will feel faster than pretty much everything else in this class. I'd say the TT, Z4, SLK are much of a muchness, although with the Audi you get the option of 4wd, if that's important to you.

ETA for reference I have a Z4 - a 3l convertible - and I looked at the TT and 986s before I made my choice; all 3 were decent but I always like the Z4 design so decided to scratch that itch.

Edited by parabolica on Tuesday 12th September 13:10

Quick enough for an 18 year old essentially. My first car is a 93 bhp 2009 mini one. Essentially what I’m asking for is cars that will feel like a big step up in terms of looks and ability for a decent price (5 grand give or take)

Get a Mini Cooper S then…

I love the cooper s but I want a completely different experience.

[Keelanv]

Fermit said:

Keelanv said:

Quick enough for an 18 year old essentially. My first car is a 93 bhp 2009 mini one. Essentially what I’m asking for is cars that will feel like a big step up in terms of looks and ability for a decent price (5 grand give or take)

I think it's a good enough step up for now, will feel a fair bit quicker. For reference, my first car was a Saxo VTR with 100bhp (made before you were born) then my second car (also made before you were born ) was a Clio 172 Cup, with 172 bhp. It felt manic in comparison, although generally they're a bit of an angry little car (in a good way)

Thank you, that sounds quite similar to the step up from a mini one to a tt in terms of power. Hoping the tt feels manic in comparison to the mini

[Silvanus]

Keelanv said:

Well I’m currently looking at the mark 2 as it looks quite modern and I’m told they’re very reliable and are great to drive.

They are definitely better to drive than the Mk1, although £5k is going to be at the tatty end of the market.

I can't help but think this is one of those PH questions where the MX-5 is the answer.

If you keen on the TT, with also looking at the Peugeot RCZ and the Alfa Brera. Maybe even a Mazda RX-8 if you can find a good one.

[Keelanv]

Silvanus said:

Keelanv said:

Well I’m currently looking at the mark 2 as it looks quite modern and I’m told they’re very reliable and are great to drive.

They are definitely better to drive than the Mk1, although £5k is going to be at the tatty end of the market.

I can't help but think this is one of those PH questions where the MX-5 is the answer.

If you keen on the TT, with also looking at the Peugeot RCZ and the Alfa Brera. Maybe even a Mazda RX-8 if you can find a good one.

I absolutely love the look of the newer mx5 however the tt has the 2 extra seats and seems like it has a lot of boot space. Whilst being quick and reliable. I know it’s the tatty end of the market but at 5k there’s over 200 up for sale which look to be good just high miles in general. Would you still buy one considering the low price which I guess is potentially dodgy